Windows 11 firewall is very useful in many cases, for instance, stopping a program from accessing the internet. By configuring the Windows firewall, you encountered several problems where some or all apps are not communicating or accessing internet connections as expected. There is only one solution, resetting the Windows firewall to its default state. Am I right?
Resetting any app, for example, the Settings app will restore its settings to default. All the changes made by you will no longer exist, which means you can set up the program from scratch.
Due to several reasons, you might want to reset the Windows 11 firewall to its default. It may happen due to a malware or viruses attack you want to reset the firewall app, or you have made some changes and are unable to figure out that made your Windows unstable. In these situations, resetting or restoring the Firewall to default settings might help you.
How to Restore or Reset Firewall Settings to Default in Windows 11?
Due to network connectivity issues or some other reason, if you want to restore the Windows firewall to default, please perform the following steps:-
Step 1. Open the Settings app by pressing
Step 2. Select
Step 3. On the right sidebar, click the
Step 4. Then click the
Step 5. When “Windows Security” opens, select
Step 6. At the bottom of the page, click the link
Step 7. After that, a new pop-up window, “Restore defaults,” will open. Click the
Step 8. Read the description on the “Restore Defaults Confirmation” dialog and then click select the
Step 9. That,s it. Close all opened windows and reboot your computer.
Windows 11 firewall is reset to default, and its related issues should be solved.